ShipSkis: Redefining Luggage, Delivering Pure Stoke Does the thought of traveling with your ski or snowboard gear at the airport make you want to run for the hills—literally? Whether you’re stressed about your precious gear getting lost or stolen or simply dreading the logistical challenges of maneuvering your gear through the airport, we’ve got uplifting news. There’s a service designed to make this process as smooth […] Featured Article Matthew Oliphant | January 2, 2025 0 Comments
POC Releases New ‘Obex Connect’ Helmet, Offering One-Touch Communication On The Mountain At some point, while on the mountain, most skiers and snowboarders will get separated from their group. This usually happens because the group is too spread out, or some members of the group can ski down the mountain faster than others. It can be frustrating, especially for someone who may be skiing at a resort they have never been to. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
Next Generation Safety: The Future Of Downhill Ski Protection With D-Air The next generation of intelligent airbag technology for skiing, trusted by World Cup champions The new D-air® Ski Shield 3X is the latest innovation of the Dainese D-air® airbag system for skiing. It is certified to support up to three activations without needing replacement. The Dainese D-Air Ski 2 is the most advanced wearable airbag system for skiers. D-Air 2 […] Industry News Press Release | December 10, 2024 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Icelantic’s 2024 Nomad Collection Redefines Fun and Freeride Performance Icelantic Skis has unveiled a major redesign of its flagship Nomad and Maiden Freeride collections for the 2024-25 season, marking the most extensive update to these popular lines in eight years. I had the privilege to test out the revamped Nomad collection last season, which now features four new models: the Nomad 94, 100, 106, and 112. The redesign focused […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | August 28, 2024 0 Comments
Cheap Ski Wear Flooding Social Media — A Look at Dope Snow and Montec You may have noticed either on your local mountain or even on your social media feed an influx of ads from skiwear brands Montec and Dope Snow, and wondered about these brands. I will admit, I liked some of the Montec designs, but never clicked on any of the ads, thinking it was probably some sub-standard gear made in China. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 26, 2024 8 Comments
5 Extra Pieces of Gear to Consider for Your Backcountry Setup A trip into the backcountry requires unique pieces of gear different from what you’d need on a typical day at the resort. Even the obvious, like skis or a snowboard, can be totally different, with many riders preferring a lighter setup to reduce weight for the uphill portion of their excursion. Other items like a beacon probe and shovel […] Backcountry Kenneth Condon | December 15, 2023 0 Comments
Porsche x Head Collaboration Just in Time for the Holidays If buying a new Porsche fresh off the lot is not in this year’s holiday budget, you can at least treat yourself to new Porsche x Head skis and gear. The full lineup of products designed collaboratively by Porsche and Head showcases exactly what happens when two speed-oriented powerhouses join forces. From jackets to skis you can look and feel […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: LEKI Spitfire Vario 3D Adjustable Ski Poles After I got my LEKI Spitfire Vario adjustable ski poles, the first thing I did was ski Main Chute at Alta Ski Area. I immediately noticed how light, easy to swing around, and well-constructed they were. With its variable length of 110 to 140 cm, you are immediately safely on the go in any terrain and can very easily adjust […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | November 9, 2023 2 Comments
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